In an exceptionally entertaining game played at Gortin, the Plumbridge school recorded their first Gaelic football title in some time thanks chiefly to a late goal from substitute Eugene McCullagh. The game was nip and tuck all the way with both sides producing flashes of brilliant football and the contest proved to be an excellent advertisement for schools' football in Tyrone.

St. Joseph's, who trailed at half time by one point, feared that the title was going to slip away from them in the second half as St. John's began to take contral.  However in a dramatic finale, the cards were turned when Gareth McDermott scored an equalising point, from a free kick, with three minutes to go. Then, in even more dramatic fashion, the Plumbridge school snatched the title when substitute Eugene McCullagh crashed home a winning goal after the ball came back off the crossbar.

The final whistle sparked off wild celebrations for the new champions who produced a great all-round team performance. Goalkeeper, Cathal McGillion produced some exceptional saves when Dromore threatened to pile on the scores, while full-back Barry McGill also kept the St. John's forwards at bay. Team captain Gareth McDermott also played an influential role for the winners, converting a goal to crown a great victory.